Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

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Things we like	Comfortable ride Sporty steering and handling characteristics Quiet interiors with high-tech features Read More	Powerful 2.0L Turbo engine Comfortable and spacious interiors Refined manual and automatic transmission. Read More
Things we don't like	Cramped rear cabin space Unimpressive acceleration from the 1-liter turbocharged motor Limited standard driver-assistance and safety aids Read More	Most expensive in its class Adaptive cruise control available on top-grade only Average safety scores Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	9.6:1

Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Drive Type	--	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1998 cc	1996 cc
Power	160 hp	228 hp
Torque	198 Nm	350 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	50 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4539 mm	4267 mm
Width	2045 mm	1798 mm
Height	1468 mm	--
Wheel Base	2649 mm	2631 mm
Front Tread	1554 mm	1539 mm
Rear Tread	1534 mm	1516 mm
No Of Doors	4	5
Front Headroom	973 mm	975 mm
Front Legroom	1095 mm	1046 mm
Rear Headroom	965 mm	968 mm
Rear Legroom	843 mm	904 mm
Ground Clearance	--	127 mm
Kerb Weight	--	1375 kg
Gross Weight	--	1900 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	15 Inch	18 Inch
Wheel Size	R15	R18
Tyre Size	--	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Steering

Steering Type	Electronic Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Turning Radius	--	5.4 m

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Central Locking	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	--
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
On Board Computer	--	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	No
Centre Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Optional Optional	No
Touch Screen	--	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	No	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	--
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drums Drums	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Window Washer	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Hill Start Asist Hill Start Asist	--
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	--
Leather Steering Wheel	--	Yes
Digital Clock	--	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	No

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